Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks Equipped With Caterpillar C7 And C9 Diesel Engines, A Fuel Pump Failure Will Dilute The Engine Oil With Fuel And Cause Loss Of Throttle Control And Excessive Smoke.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
201
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
07V353000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Throttle Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash And Fuel Leakage. In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Fuel Leakage Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Paccar Will Work With Caterpillar To Replace The Fuel Pump On Affected Chassis Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Caterpiller At 1-800-447-4986, Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4201, Or Kenworth At 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
85
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20070810
Make Campaign Number
7071/07KWD